stusue -- I'm glad you have someone who comes in over night.  I worry about you so much.  Please take care of yourself too.  Get rest when/where you can.  And you HAVE to eat something.  I'm glad big sis will be there.  As sunshinej said, it seems as though you've been running on fumes.  Hugs and prayers for all of you.

Thanks, Lily and Tirama!   

The sun's just come up and I've been sitting here with Mum since 6 am, which is when the night carer leaves.  Mum's had a disturbed night and I think I've managed a grand total of between 4 and 4.5 hours sleep.  I had to give Mum some morphine around 3 am as she was agitated.  The carer rang for me again around 4 or 4:30 but it was a false alarm, but I was still awake, anyway. I think I managed to get back to sleep sometime after 5 and then was woken again when the carer left.  I've just had to settle Mum down again although I'm not sure what she was mumbling about.

As I'm sure you can imagine, I don't exactly feel too good right now.  But Mum seems to be comfortable and that's all that matters.

Half an hour until Mum's next tablets so I'm going to see if I can maybe get a few minutes rest.

I hope you all have a wonderful day!     

Hi, all
(((Stusue and Mum)))  Wish I could be there to help out.
My sis is doing better, I think the physical therapist scared her, lol.  Got it through to her what her life would be like if she didn't really work at the therapy and now she's getting around a bit with a walker and doesn't need as much heavy physical care.  I think that was the hardest part for my niece, and feeling she was neglecting her own family.  And my whole family is very stubborn about stuff.
Hubby managed to get here for the hottest week of summer so we've had a motel the last few days and I've driven back and forth.  It's low 80s today so the van is comfortable.  I am really not looking forward to having the dogs living with me, I hope he can take them again soon.  Thank goodness they're small.  I have dog hair on my shirt, I really, really, really enjoyed not having animal hair on my clothing.  I gave them both a bath at the motel, they stunk.  Next week is river time so they're going to stink again, but at least I'll have a couple clean smelling days.
Everybody said I glowed when hubby showed up, so we'll see what happens.  I think he's leaving tonight but it's not definite yet.  He'll be about 300 miles away for the next 3 weeks, then we'll be within 100 miles so we'll be able to visit.  Fingers crossed.

 

Oh, stutsue, I'm so sorry for your loss but I know she is free now from her earthly pain and struggles.  She will always be with you in your heart and never far from your thoughts.  From time to time, I actually feel like my parents are near, especially at night, as I feel my covers move ever so slightly.  It's comforting to think that they are watching over me.  God Bless you and your family.  God knew it was her time to come be with him and your time to begin to get you health and strength back.

{{{{{{{stusue}}}}}}}